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How do i stop my child from gagging when others eat?

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My 4yr old daughter has always been a picky eater. We had to distract her with toys or watching tv so she would eat. Now if she doesn't like the way a food looks she'll refuse to eat it. Worse she often gags when others eat. She starts preschool in the fall & i want to figure out what to do!

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Quinn has a sensitive gag reflects. She gags when I tr to fasten her bike helmet, taking off a shirt, when I mention certain foods. It's not something she does on a daily basis but it's becoming more often. I've mentioned it to my ped just in case it's something more physical but have not gotten any answers and she's still doing it to the point now that she actually vomits........what can we do?

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